NYC Gay Basketball League: Spring Season Announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Press Contact:
Ron Sheppard, Commissioner
NYC Gay Basketball League
glba1@aol.com

Jeff Kagan, Board Secretary
NYC Gay Basketball League
kagan@nycgaybasketball.org

The New York City Gay Basketball League Announces the Launch of the Spring 2008 Season

New York, NY (January 14, 2008) - The New York City Gay Basketball League (hereafter, “NYCGBL”) today officially announces the schedule for its Spring 2008 season. League play will commence on February 24, 2008 at the Little Red School (LREI) in Manhattan. In its fourth season, the league looks to expand its membership base with players of all skill levels.

“People may be intimidated to play in the league based on their limited experience with the game,” says NYCGBL Commissioner Ron Sheppard, “but we want to let the community know that this league is open to all skill levels, from first time dribblers to college-level players.”

“The New York City Gay Basketball League was created to give those who love to play the game a chance to compete with others on their same skill level. We invite players of all skill levels to come out, play and have fun this spring season,” says Co-founder and League Secretary, Jeff Kagan.

The league has two divisions, competitive and recreational. The competitive division is for those individuals who have previous experience playing, whether that be through participation in frequent pick-up games, high school or college play. The recreational division is for those who are less experienced players, intermediate or beginners. Teams in both divisions will be comprised of 10 players per squad.

“We look at the Spring 2008 season as a time we can help players from both divisions improve their playing skills,” says NYCGBL Board Member George McCormick.

There will be 8 regular season games played during the spring season as well as playoff games. The cost per player is $125. The games are held at Little Red School (located at 145 Thompson St., just south of Houston St.) on Sunday afternoons. The recreational division teams play at 1pm and 3pm. The competitive division teams plays at 2p.m. and 4p.m.

The spring season games will be played on the following dates:

• February 24
• March 2, 9, 16, 30
• April 6, 13, 20
• Playoffs: April 27 and May 4

New player evaluations will be held at LREI on Sunday, February 10th and Sunday, February 17th from 3pm to 5pm. New players can register by contacting the league at play@nycgaybasketball.org.

There will be a recruiting party held at Gym Bar on Thursday, February 13th from 8pm-10pm. Gym Sports Bar is located at 167 Eighth Avenue between 18th & 19th Street.

There will also be a Draft Party at Gym Sports Bar on Sunday, February 17th from 6pm to 8pm to announce the Spring 2008 Team Rosters.

At the conclusion of the Spring Season the teams will battle it out in playoffs to win their respective division championships. The championship celebration party will be held at a venue to be determined.

Those who want to participate in the spring league should send an email to play@nycgaybasketball.org with their contact details (i.e., name, phone number and email). An NYCGBL board member will reply to them with additional information for the season.

The league is also currently accepting sponsorships for the spring season. Those with sponsorship inquiries should send an email to play@nycgaybasketball.org.

For general information on NYCGBL visit www.nycgaybasketball.org

About the New York Gay Basketball League
Founded in 2006, the New York Gay Basketball League fosters an athletic environment free of discrimination for members and friends of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community. It also promotes positive values in our community and will fight to eliminate negative stereotypes associated with LGBT athletics.

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